David Beckham will return to the United States next week, ending his spell training in London with Tottenham Hotspur manager.

The former England midfielder is due to return to Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday to join their pre-season preparations.

He has been training with Spurs, but was unable to play for them after the two clubs failed to agree terms for a loan move.

"I think David will go back on the ninth. I would like to have had him playing as he has looked great in training," said Harry Redknapp, the Spurs boss.

"He is so slim and so fit, he is a fanatical trainer. He works in the morning and the afternoon in the gym. He just loves playing football.

"He could be at home now sitting around the pool. I am sure he has a decent enough semi in Los Angeles but he is over here wanting to play football. Most footballers would want to be in Los Angeles.

"That is what has made him what he is. He wants to keep playing and he is a mega rich man. He just loves the game."